Atlantic Notes: Tatum, Durant, Knicks, Raptors
2022/07/atlantic-notes-tatum-durant-knicks-raptors.htmlThe Athletic's Fred Katz and Mike Vorkunov experiment with a fascinating exercise by opting to stage a mock draft of New York's most valuable trade chips, starting with RJ Barrett and the Knicks' 2029 first-round pick. … The 6'1" swingman has long been floated as a possible fit for the Knicks, a star-hungry big market club with the contracts, future draft equity, and intriguing young talent to potentially swing a deal that the Utah front office may value.
Sidy Cissoko Joins Ignite, Looks To Emulate Daniels
2022/07/sidy-cissoko-joins-ignite-looks-to-emulate-daniels.html25 in ESPN's 2023 mock draft. … Cissoko was encouraged by the ascension of Australian Dyson Daniels in this year's draft.
And-Ones: Napier, Drell, 2023 Mock Draft, Contracts
2022/07/and-ones-napier-drell-2023-mock-draft-contracts.htmlSam Vecenie of The Athletic recently released his 2023 mock draft, with French phenom Victor Wembanyama going No. … Napier, the 24th pick of the 2014 draft, last played with the Wizards in 2020.
Raptors Notes: Boucher, Durant, Hines
2022/07/raptors-notes-boucher-durant-hines.htmlEric Koreen and Alex Schiffer of The Athletic, representing the Raptors' and Nets' front offices, engaged in mock trade negotiations on a potential Kevin Durant trade, as Koreen explores whether there's a way to get Durant to Toronto in a deal that meets Brooklyn's asking price without including Scottie Barnes.
Southwest Notes: Hardy, Liddell, Pelicans, Smith, Eason, Matkovic
2022/06/southwest-notes-hardy-liddell-pelicans-smith-eason-matkovic.htmlLiddell was projected in mock drafts as a first-rounder and that's where the Pelicans had him rated, Christian Clark of the New Orleans Times-Picayune tweets. … The Mavericks gave up second-round picks in 2024 and 2028 to the Kings in order to draft Jaden Hardy at No.
And-Ones: Gasol, Trade Cash, 2023 Draft, Ignite, Zizic
2022/06/and-ones-gasol-trade-cash-2023-draft-ignite-zizic.htmlWith the 2022 draft in the books, Jonathan Givony of ESPN (Insider link) has already turned his attention to 2023, publishing an initial mock draft for next year. … Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report (all Twitter links) has the details on the cash that changed hands in a few draft-night trades, reporting that the Magic received $2.15MM from the Lakers as part of the deal for the No.
Draft Rumors: Pistons, Mathurin, Duren, Eason, J. Smith, More
2022/06/draft-rumors-pistons-mathurin-duren-eason-j-smith-more.htmlWithin his latest mock draft, Givony also reports that Pistons general manager Troy Weaver is one of Jalen Duren's biggest fans in the NBA. … Elsewhere in his mock draft, O'Connor writes that the Nuggets (No.
Central Notes: Pacers, Bucks, Cavaliers, Grant, Bulls
2022/06/central-notes-pacers-bucks-cavaliers-grant-bulls.html6 because most of the latest mock drafts have him going No. … 4 to Sacramento, so the Pacers would likely have to trade up to draft the Indiana native.
Kings Notes: Brown, McNair, Draft Strategy
2022/06/kings-notes-brown-mcnair-draft-strategy.html4 pick will likely go "right down to the wire," ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski said on the network's Mock Draft Special (video link). … Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee examines how McNair's tenuous hold on his job might affect the team's approach to draft day.
Draft Notes: Mocks, Big Men, O’Neal, Jovic, Kessler
2022/06/draft-notes-mocks-big-men-jovic-kessler-oneal.htmlBoth John Hollinger of The Athletic and Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report recently released their final mock drafts ahead of tomorrow's 2022 NBA draft. … Wasserman, on the other hand, says Holmgren's thin frame and "slower delivery when creating" make some talent evaluators slightly nervous, and Smith's age (he's a year younger than Holmgren) and maturity make him a safer choice, plus Smith is considered to have as much upside as anyone in the draft.
Givony’s Latest: Sharpe, Magic, Kings, Duarte, Suns, Knicks, More
2022/06/givonys-latest-sharpe-magic-kings-duarte-suns-knicks-more.htmlKentucky's Shaedon Sharpe, perhaps the biggest enigma of the 2022 NBA draft, is the subject of several rumors in Jonathan Givony's latest mock draft at ESPN.com (Insider link). … Echoing multiple recent reports, Givony identifies Hawks big man John Collins as a major draft-day trade candidate.
Malcolm Brogdon Considered “Likely” To Be Traded
2022/06/malcolm-brogdon-considered-likely-to-be-traded.htmlESPN's Jonathan Givony also hints at a Brogdon trade in his latest mock draft, stating that "many around the league" expect the Pacers to work out a deal with the Knicks. … Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon may have a new team by draft night, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski (video link from The Trade Deadline).
Draft Notes: Banchero, Wesley, Williams, Mock
2022/06/draft-notes-banchero-wesley-williams-mock.htmlDuke's Paolo Banchero is projected by most mock drafts to be selected by the Rockets with the No. … "I feel like I am the best player in the draft and I feel like I showed that throughout the year," he said.
Draft Notes: Rockets, Nuggets, Green Room, Houstan, Sharpe, Roddy
2022/06/draft-notes-rockets-nuggets-green-room-houstan-sharpe-roddy.html26 pick to their list of draft assets, the Rockets are looking into the possibility of trading up in the draft, Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer reports within his latest mock draft. … 3 into one of the top two spots in the draft, and has also explored the possibility of moving up from No.
Draft Notes: Daniels, Banchero, Nembhard, LaRavia
2022/06/draft-notes-daniels-banchero-nembhard-laravia.html11, according to Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report, who suggests within his latest mock draft that Daniels' maturity has stood out to teams during interviews. … By the time the draft rolls around next Thursday, G League Ignite guard Dyson Daniels will have worked out for every team picking between No.
Draft Rumors: Top 3, Kings, Sharpe, Wizards, OKC, Hornets, Bulls
2022/06/draft-rumors-top-3-kings-sharpe-wizards-okc-hornets-bulls.htmlIn his latest 2022 mock draft, ESPN's Jonathan Givony (Insider link) still has Jabari Smith going to the Magic, Chet Holmgren to the Thunder, and Paolo Banchero to the Rockets. … ESPN's draft guru also shares a handful of draft-related tidbits.
Draft Notes: Green Room, Draft Targets, Comps, Mock, Minott
2022/06/draft-notes-green-room-draft-targets-mock-draft-minott.htmlThe early entrant withdrawal deadline passed at 5:00 pm ET on Monday, so BasketballNews.com updated their 2022 mock draft to include some international prospects who were previously on the fence, such as Yannick Nzosa, Gabriele Procida and Ibuo Badji, who all go late in the second round (Twitter link via Matt Babcock of BasketballNews). … The list of prospects invited to the green room on draft night has expanded to 16, tweets ESPN's Jonathan Givony.
O’Connor’s Latest: Sixers, Collins, Blazers, Cavs, Magic
2022/06/oconnors-latest-sixers-collins-blazers-cavs-magic.html23 pick in the 2022 draft and Danny Green's expiring $10MM contract, Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer reports within his latest mock draft. … However, they could reach a tentative trade agreement on or before draft night and make that pick on another team's behalf, officially completing the deal after the draft.
Draft Decisions: Dieng, Jovic, Besson, Kamagate, L. Miller, More
2022/06/draft-decisions-dieng-jovic-besson-kamagate-l-miller-more.htmlGivony is bullish on Miller's chances of boosting his draft stock for next year, tweeting that the young forward will likely be a top-20 pick in ESPN's next 2023 mock draft. … The players who declared as early entrants for the 2022 NBA draft have until 5:00 pm Eastern time on Monday to decide whether or not to keep their names in this year's draft pool.
And-Ones: Henderson, Sessions, Point Guards, EuroLeague
2022/06/and-ones-henderson-sessions-point-guards-euroleague.html2 pick in ESPN's most recent '23 mock draft, behind only French big man Victor Wembanyama. … It's believed to be the most lucrative endorsement contract ever for a basketball player who is not yet eligible for the draft, Charania adds.
Northwest Notes: Eason, Connelly, Wolves, Thunder, Terry
2022/06/northwest-notes-eason-connelly-wolves-thunder-terry.htmlFentress notes that Eason has a wide variety of projections in mock drafts and has worked out for other teams ranging from Washington at No. … Eason says he's tried to avoid such predictions as he prepares for draft night.
Southeast Notes: Hornets Workouts, Atkinson, Wizards
2022/06/southeast-notes-hornets-workouts-atkinson-wizards.htmlWilliams has been linked to Charlotte multiple times in mock drafts, which makes perfect sense since he's a rim-running, paint-protecting center with great size and athleticism. … 13, 15 and 45 picks in the 2022 NBA draft.
Draft Rumors: Magic, Smith, Pacers, Sharpe, Jovic, More
2022/06/draft-rumors-magic-smith-pacers-sharpe-jovic-more.htmlWoo's latest mock draft for SI.com includes several other interesting tidbits. … Echoing what ESPN's Jonathan Givony reported last month, Jeremy Woo of SI.com says the "general expectation" around the league is that Jabari Smith is the favorite to be picked first overall by the Magic in the 2022 NBA draft.
Western Notes: Payton II, Warriors, Kings, Murray, Spurs
2022/06/western-notes-payton-ii-warriors-kings-murray-spurs.htmlJonathan Givony of ESPN (Insider link) constructs a mock draft for the Spurs, who own the No. … Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee makes a case for why the Kings should draft Keegan Murray with the No.
Draft Notes: 2022 Mocks, J. Davis, Montero
2022/06/draft-notes-2022-mocks-j-davis-montero.htmlIn the most recent update to their 2022 NBA mock draft, BasketballNews.com has G League Ignite guard/forward Dyson Daniels, who has been rising up draft boards of late, going to Indiana at No. … Ohio State's Malaki Branham, another draft riser, goes to Oklahoma City at No.